Toilet utility bracket



y 4, 1959 A. G. CAPORICCI 2,894,639

TOILET UTILITY BRACKET Filed June 15, 1958 Fig.-/

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BY adymuy Em United Sttes Patent TOILET UTILITY BRACKET Antonio G. Caporicci, Buffalo, N.

Application June 13, 1958, Serial No. 741,849

8 Claims. (Cl. 21160) This invention relates generally to utility brackets for storing a plurality of articles, and more particularly to a toilet utility bracket for securely accommodating thereon a variety of toilet articles.

A primary object of this invention is to provide a toilet utility bracket which will hold a plurality of toilet articles such as articles for shaving, hair brush and comb, toothbrush, etc. in such a manner that they may not be accidentally removed from the bracket, but will be properly held thereon at all times.

A further object of this invention is to provide a device of the character described wherein the articles may be conveniently removed as desired, and may be positioned so as to be in the correct order as to be readily available during the use of the bracket when the various operations performed with the toilet articles are actually performed.

Another object of this invention is to accommodate collapsible tube containers such as those containing tooth paste and shaving cream, in depending fashion, and also with the mouths thereof facing downwardly, so they may have their contents removed therefrom, without the necessity of first removing the tubes from the bracket. Furthermore, these tubes are used, as an additional object, to retain certain articles on the bracket and prevent them from falling forwardly off of the bracket, but allowing them to be removed from the sides thereof.

Yet a further object of this invention is to provide a device of the character described wherein means are provided for retaining a hair brush thereon, and for also holding a mirror, which is essential during shaving operations.

Still a further object of this invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive device yet one which is exceedingly effective for the purpose for which it is designed.

The foregoing objects and others ancillary thereto are accomplished as follows:

According to a preferred embodiment of my invention, the bracket is formed from a single sheet of metal, which is stamped and punched into the correct shape. The finished bracket has a backing plate which may be mounted to a wall or other vertical supporting surface. A bottom shelf projects outwardly therefrom and has two upstanding side flanges so as to hold articles thereon, and prevent them from being removed ofl the side of the shelves, so that their removal may only be accomplished by moving them forwardly off of the shelf. An upper shelf is provided at the top of the plate, and is opposed to and parallel to the bottom shelf. The upper shelf has slots formed in the side edges thereof so that collapsible tube containers may be depended therefrom by inserting them into the slots. A tab or flange is struck out from the medial front edge of the upper shelf, and is bent upwardly, to retain a hair brush thereon and to provide means for supporting a mirror. Underlying the horizontal collapsible tube container accommodating slots, are spaced tabs, which are bent into a horizontal position so as to accommodate. the toothbrush thereon, and in this position,

the collapsible tube containers will prevent the toothbrush from being removed forwardly off of the projections or being accidentally removed therefrom, but will necessitate the toothbrush being removed from the sides of the bracket. Projections are struck out from this plate and are disposed intermediate the previously mentioned tabs, and therebelow, for accommodating a safety razor thereon. The projections are disposed below the tabs, so that the toothbrush will not interfere with the removal of the safety razor, and the projections are formed intermediate the tabs and slots, so that the collapsible tube containers will not interfere with the removal of the safety razor therefrom.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the toilet utility bracket illustrating the various toilet articles mounted thereon;

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the device illustrated in Figure 1; and

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the bracket more clearly illustrating the details of construction thereof.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings, the numeral 10 generally designates the bracket comprising the present invention. This bracket is constructed of a single flat sheet of metal 12 which is stamped and struck out into the proper shape which will be described below. However, it is also tobe noted that if desired the device may be constructed of plastic. The bracket 10 is constructed of a fiat back plate 14, into which openings 16 are formed so that screws may be passed therethrough and fastened to a vertical supporting surface such as wall 18, whereby the bracket will be fastened into proper position.

A bottom shelf 20 extends outwardly from the lower edge of back plate 14 and at right angles thereto so that the shelf 20 is disposed in a horizontal plane. The bottom shelf 20 has upwardly extending side flanges 22 thereon to prevent articles from being accidentally removed from the shelf. An upper shelf 24 extends outwardly from the upper edge of back plate 14, and is parallel to the bottom shelf 20. A pair of collapsible tube container engaging slots 26 are formed in the forward side edges of shelf 24, so that tubes may be engaged therein and depend therefrom. A flange 28 is struck out from the forward medial portion of shelf 24, and is disposed normal thereto with an opening 30 formed horizontally therethrough, so that a mirror may be accommodated thereby.

The back plate 14 has a pair of tabs 32 struck out therefrom and disposed in horizontal alignment with each other in alignment with slots 26, and slightly therebelow, it being noted that slots 26 are formed forwardly of the forward end of tabs 32. A second pair of tabs or projections 34 are struck out from back plate 14 and are below tabs 32 and disposed therebetween, the projections 34 being spaced apart a distance to allow a safety razor to be accommodated thereby.

In use, screws 36 are inserted through openings 16, to fasten the bracket to a wall 18. A toothbrush 38 in its case 40 may be placed upon the tabs 32. Collapsible tubes 42 having bottoms which are doubled back and sealed as at 44, and caps which are connected as at 46, are engaged in the slots 26, where the doubled back portion 44 is engaged above shelf 24 and holds the collapsible tube containers 42 in depending fashion. These collapsible containers may be for holding shaving cream or toothpaste or the like. It is to be noted, more particularly in Figure 2, that the collapsible tube con-' tainers 42 are so disposed that the toothbrush container may not he accidentally removed from tabs 32. In order to conveniently remove the toothbrush, the container 40 may he slid out from one of the sides of the container. A hair brush 48 may be seated upon shelf 24, and the doubled back portion 44 of tubes 42, and flange 28, prevent the accidental removal of brush 48 from the shelf. A razor having a handle 50 and razor head 52 has the bottom surface of head 52 engaged upon projections 34 with the handle 50 depending downwardly therefrom. It is for this reason that the projections 34 are disposed between the slots 26 and below the tabs 32, so that access may be gained to the razor. Seated upon bottom shelf 20 are a razor blade dispenser 54, a shaving brush 56, a container of after shave lotion 58, and a container of after shave powder or talcum 60, so that these articles are disposed on the shelf in the order in which they are to be used. It should also be noted that the articles upon shelf 20, may be removed by moving them forwardly off of the shelf, so no interference with the other articles is had. The tubes 42, may be used without removing them from the slots 26, by simply removing cap 46 and squeezing the tube. It is to be noted that if it is desired that the bottom of the tube be folded over in order to squeeze the contents outwardly thereof, the tube may still be engaged Within slots 26.

It may now be seen that there has been shown and described herein a new and improved type of toilet utility bracket which securely holds the articles in place and allows easy removal therefrom when desired.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufficient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tabs whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes.

2. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of suificient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tabs whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, an upwardly extending flange on said upper shelf for supporting a mirror and also preventing the hair brush from falling from said upper shelf.

3. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate tobe attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufiicient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tabs whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, said bottom shelf having side flanges for preventing accidental removal of articles thereon.

4. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufficient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tabs whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, 8. pair of projections protruding from said plate and so spaced as to accommodate a safety razor thereon, said projections being disposed below said tabs.

5. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufficient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a. pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tabs whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, said means including horizontal slots in said upper shelf disposed forwardly of said tabs.

6. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufiicient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tube whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, said means including horizontal slots in said upper shelf disposed forwardly of said tabs, a pair of projections protruding from said plate and so spaced as to accommodate a safety razor thereon, said projections being disposed below said tabs.

7. A toilet utility bracket comprising a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufficient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a. pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tube whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, said means including horizontal slots in said upper shelf disposed forwardly of said tabs, a pair of projections protruding from said plate and so spaced as to accommodate a safety razor thereon, said projections being disposed below said tabs, said slots being formed in the outer ends of said upper shelf, and said projections disposed therebetween whereby said tubes will not interfere with the projections.

8. A toilet utility bracket comprisin a plate to be attached to a vertical supporting surface, a bottom shelf projecting from said plate of sufficient depth to accommodate a plurality of jars, bottles, and tubes thereon, a pair of tabs protruding from an upper portion of said plate for supporting a toothbrush thereon, an upper shelf projecting from said plate for supporting a hair brush thereon, means on said upper shelf for supporting collapsible tube containers in depending fashion adjacent said tube whereby the toothbrush will be prevented from falling from the tabs by the depending tubes, said means including horizontal slots in said upper shelf disposed forwardly of said tabs, a pair of projections protruding from said plate and so spaced as to accommodate a safety razor thereon, said projections being disposed below said tabs, said slots being formed in the outer ends of said upper shelf, and said projections disposed therebetween whereby said tubes will not interfere with the projections, an upwardly extending flange on said upper shelf for supporting a mirror and also preventing the hair brush from falling from said upper shelf, said bottom shelf having side flanges for preventing accidental removal of articles thereon, said bracket being constructed of a single sheet of metal with the various elements thereof being struck therefrom.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,680,196 Austin Aug. 7, 1928 2,200,046 Straus May 7, 1940 2,414,379 Kulling Jan. 14, 1947 FOREIGN PATENTS 280,037 Switzerland Apr. 1, 1952 

